Category Specialists to Add, Stay-Away Futures Bets, LeBron's Struggles + More

Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz recap Monday night's four-game slate, including notes on the Heat, LeBron's struggles, the free-falling Pelicans and more. The guys also discuss some category specialists to consider adding and talk about the players they are *not* betting for certain awards markets. As always, they answer live mailbag questions later in the show. 00:00 Intro 00:30 NBA Cup group play chatter 06:45 Jimmy Butler + Heat 08:50 Jaime Jaquez 11:35 Hawks + Trae Young 13:10 LeBron’s shooting struggles 18:50 Category specialists to target 19:05 Dalton Knecht, Duncan Robinson 21:05 Tari Eason, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso 23:05 Goga Bitadze, Yves Missi, Nick Richards, Moussa Diabate 26:50 NBA futures bets to avoid 27:15 Most Improved Player 29:30 Coach of the Year 31:40 MVP 33:40 Payton Pritchard 35:50 Paul George, Josh Hart 38:00 Nic Claxton 39:10 Champagnie, Yabusele, McBride 40:50 Nembhard vs. Peyton Watson 42:10 Suggs, Murray, Booker ----- DraftKings Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code RWPICKS. That’s code RWPICKS for new Pick6 customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits guaranteed. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred gambler. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit c c p g dot org in Connecticut. Must be 18+, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick Six Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Vivid Seats Finally, the NBA is back and court is in session! And to start the season, Vivid Seats is offering fans $20 off their first $200 purchase. Visit VividSeats.com or download the app today and use promo code ROTOWIRE for $20 off your first $200 purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices